130651To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 19 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Reports that he received JM’s 29 Nov. 1802 letter with its enclosures on 10 Jan. and forwarded the letter to Hũlings by hired express. “I presume it has by this time reached him.” “At the date of the last advices from New Orleans, that post continues shut to the American deposit, and it was not understood that the Intendant was likely to revoke his decree. I...
130652To James Madison from William Hull and Others, 19 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1803. The writers state they have claims to lands in the territory ceded to the government by Georgia and will relinquish such claims under the following conditions: first, the U.S. will set aside “five millions of the most valuable acres” of the lands ceded to the U.S. by Georgia, to be disposed of at not less than $2 per acre, and such lands are to be the first sold after those...
130653To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Lewis Harvey of this place is anxious to accompany Colo. Monroe as Secretary to the embassy to which he has been lately appointed—He has requested me to convey to you his wishes with which I the more readily comply, as I am aquainted with no man of his age whose claims are better on the ground of Talent of private worth and of principle— accept for your health & happiness my warm wishes....
130654To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Harvie, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of that acquaintance which it is my happiness to enjoy to address to you a letter on the application which has been made to you through the agency of my friends. A sentiment of delicacy induced me in the first instance to be silent; but maturer, I hope more just reflections have determined me to explain to you my motives in requesting the post of Secretary in the mission which...
130655To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Livingston, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing for your perusal the outline of a plan lately formed in this city for promoting the cultivation of the fine arts. having seen and admired the master pieces they have produced abroad I am sure it will be gratifying to your love of country that an attempt should be made to improve them at home. under this impression no apology I believe is necessary for asking...
130656To Thomas Jefferson from “A Merchant of Charleston”, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which I conceive of consequence; a certain Mr Campbell lately imported into this port a Quantity of Dry Goods from Europe and according to the custom House Rules at this place, lodged his Entry, but with false Invoices to amount of about 3 or 4 thousand pounds Sterling instead of 7 or 8 Thousand pounds with intent to defraud the Revenue of...
130657To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, with Jefferson’s Note, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Letter, to Mr Eustis is proposed in answer to a Letter received from him some time since. I have mentioned four small vessels instead of three —that if it shall be deemed proper to purchase a Zebec, the purchase may be made out of the money that may be appropriated, in pursuance of my Recommendation to Mr. Eustis— I have the honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir,...
130658To Thomas Jefferson from Dr. John Vaughan, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will Mr. Jefferson be so obliging as to accept the little pamphlet on fever , per mail of the day. The importance of the subject is the best apology the writer can offer for submiting his observations to the better judgements of others. The origin & nature of the malignant disease which has afflicted various parts of our Country for some years, is a common object of interest & inquiry. Be...
130659From John Jay to Rufus King, 20 January 1803 (Jay Papers)
I ought to have written to you long ago, but a Series of Occurances have for two Years past, left me little Leisure for epistolary Correspondence— I allude to M rs . Jay’s long and painful Illness, and (when she appeared to be fast recovering) her unexpected Death— the Vicissitudes in my own Health— the Removal of my Family to this place, and the many things to be done for their Accommodation—...
130660From James Madison to Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed copy of a letter addressed to the President by Mr. Oliver Pollock and of the documents presented with it, will evince to you, that he has claims upon the Spanish administration at Havana, and that he sets a value upon the interpositions he supposes it in your power to make with them, on his behalf. Allow me therefore to ask your good offices in his favor, in such manner as you may...
130661To James Madison from John Graham, 20 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
As the order of the Board of Health of which I have had the honor to inclose you a Copy in my Dispatch of the 29th. Decr. has been approved of, by His Catholic Majesty—it will probably occasion a great sensation in the United States, for against them, it seems to be particularly levelled. Satisfied in my own mind that our Government ought not to pass over this measure without some...
130662To James Madison from William E. Hũlings, 20 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 29th. November 1802, together with a letter for his Excelly the Goverr., and one for the Intendt. were handed to me about 9 OClock last Eveng. by an Express from Goverr. Claiborne, and were duly deliverd by me. The inclosures for the Spanish Minister are answers to the subject, having been prepared to go by a Capt Danavre, who brot. the Originals from Philada. and who...
130663From James Madison to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803, Department of State. Encloses a certificate [not found] of the election of Caesar A. Rodney as a member of the House of Representatives from Delaware, which has just been received under a blank cover. Supposes the clerk’s office is the best place for its deposit. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p.
130664From James Madison to DeWitt Clinton, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803. “The nomination of Mr. [James] Anderson as Commercial Agent at Cette, was made by the President in consequence of the inclosed letter, which being an original I request the favor of you to return to me, after having made the use of it that you may think proper.” RC ( NNC : DeWitt Clinton Papers). 1 p. The enclosure was probably Fulwar Skipwith to JM, 30 Mar. 1802 ( PJM-SS...
130665From James Madison to Flanmand Dusar, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803, Department of State, Washington. Acknowledges Dusar’s 10 Jan. letter [not found] with the enclosed documents concerning his claim against Spain. A convention stipulating the appointment of commissioners to examine cases and make awards is now before the Senate for ratification. When the convention is ratified and the commissioners appointed, “public notice will be given to the...
130666From James Madison to Mr. Goddard, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803, Department of State. Informs Goddard that the account which accompanied his letter of 15 Jan. [not found] should be presented at the auditor’s office, “where it will be regularly ascertained, whether any or all of it ought to be reimbursed by the public.” Returns the account. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p.
130667To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Encloses “general abstracts” [not found] of a recently received return of the claims filed in Washington County. Most titles exhibited in the county “are very incomplete.” “It is not believed, that any of the citizens claiming under Spanish sales, had obtained patents previous to October 1795, but remained in possession of their lands, by virtue of an Order...
130668To James Madison from George W. Erving, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803, London. Private No. 12. Again troubles JM with a long dispatch but hopes it will be the last of such bulk that his duties may necessitate, as he fears he has fatigued JM with public and private letters. “This perseverance in the work of writing is the less excusable, as I cannot pretend to have received particular Encouragement, the only letters with which you have favord me...
130669To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803, Washington. The House of Representatives having referred to JM the memorial Lear laid before them stating the losses he sustained as U.S. commercial agent at Saint-Domingue during the destruction of Cap Français, he encloses a statement of the fees he received for the execution of his official duties and the amount of his expenditures during his residence there, “including...
130670To James Madison from William Lee, 20 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1803, Bordeaux. Has been informed by William Foster, Jr., that he is “about making application to the President” through friends in the U.S. for appointment to the vacant consulate at Nantes. Has known Foster “for many years” and he has a reputation for “possessing good mercantile talents, a cultivated understanding and virtuous principles.” He has resided in France “for upwards of...
130671To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 20 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
As the Honorable, the House of Representatives has been pleased to refer to you, for your report thereon, a Memorial which I laid before that Body, stating the circumstances attending my residence in the Island of St. Domingo, as Genl. Com. Agent of the United States, and the losses which I sustained in consequence of continuing there until the destruction of the City of Cape François; I take...
130672To Thomas Jefferson from William Helms, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Helms, informs the President of the United States, he cannot accept his invitation, contained in his note of yesterday , to dine on friday. RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ: “Helms J.” TJ’s note of yesterday to the New Jersey congressman is not recorded in SJL and has not been found.
130673To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed that a statement of the conduct of our Destrict Judge Mr. Pickering has been transmitted to government, by which it will be seen, by intemperence and other causes, it would be highly improper he should be continued a moment longer in his important office, if he is removed and it should be your pleasure to appoint John Sam. Sherburne Esq who is now the Destrict attorney who I...
130674To Thomas Jefferson from John Lithgow, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
although you never Subscribed for the “Temple of Reason” we thought proper to send it forward to you for about 2. years. the Second Vol. is nearly complete and we intend at that period to decline it— We have no claim upon you, & never intended to make any: but as we shall be considerable losers by the undertaking and are determined to fullfil our obligations that the Christians may have...
130675From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 20 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your notice the bearer hereof, mr Olsen, minister of his Danish majesty residing here. his public and diplomatic character would of course mark him to you as an object of deserved respect and attention wheresoever he may present himself; but his personal character authorises me to assure you you will find him a person entitled to more than formal...
130676To James Madison from James Deering and Others, 21 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 January 1803, Portland. Believing the president “has it in contemplation” to remove Nathaniel F. Fosdick as collector of Portland and Falmouth, they offer a suitable successor. “From our personal acquaintance with, and knowledge of, the disposition, good sense, integrity and abilities of Isaac Ilsley Esq. as well as his firm and avowed attachment to the present administration of Government,...
130677To James Madison from William Eaton, 21 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 January 1803, Tunis. Received official information “a few days ago” that Simpson had granted his passport to the Tripolitan warship at Gibraltar under a pretext of its being imperial property. “Last evening” Batavian consul Anthony Nissen displayed an official note from an agent at Constantine mentioning the arrival there on 17 Jan. of a 230-ton imperial ship with a passport from the...
130678To James Madison from William Savage, 21 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 January 1803, Kingston, Jamaica. Encloses his account and vouchers to 31 Dec. 1802 [not found], showing a balance due him of £58 7 s . 2 d ., or $175.08. Has “this day” drawn on JM for this amount at thirty days’ sight in favor of Elliston and John Perot of Philadelphia. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p. Docketed by Brent as received 14 Mar., with his note, “the...
130679To James Madison from William Eaton, 21 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
A few days ago I received official information tha t our Consul at Morocco had granted his pasport to the Tripolitan Ship of war blocked at Gibraltar, under a pretext of its being the enemy’s property. And last evening, the Batavian Consul shewed me an official note from an agent at Constantine mentioning the arrival there on the 17th. inst. of an imperial ship of 230 tons, having the passport...
130680To James Madison from William Savage, 21 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
This accompanys my Account & vouchers up to 31 December last balance due me Fifty Eight pounds Seven Shillings & two pence equal to one Hundred & seventy five Dollars eight Cents, for Which I have this day drawn on you at thirty days in favor of Messrs. Elliston & John Poret of Philadelphia Which I trust will meet due Honour. I Have the Honour to be with Great Respect Your Most Ob H Sert. The...
130681From Thomas Jefferson to Peder Blicher Olsen, 21 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to mr Olsen and incloses him a letter for the Governor of Virginia of which he prays him to be the bearer. as a traveller wishes to know what is most worth seeing at any place which he visits, Th:J. informs mr Olsen that at Richmond the objects to be seen, are the Capitol, & it’s model kept at the Governor’s house the Penitentiary, the...
130682To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 21 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now enclose you the account and copies of the Contract and Bill of particulars respecting the Jail directed at the last Session of Congress, to be built in this City. Although every effort was made to complete the Plan adopted for the Sum appropriated, it could not be done:—it was then determined to finish only certain parts of the Building, and to keep the amount for such as should be...
130683From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas C. James, 21 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
A pressure of business for some days past has prevented my acknoleging the reciept of your favor of the 7th. inst. informing me that at the last annual election of officers of the American Philosophical society, they had been pleased unanimously to re-elect me their President. I beg leave through you, Sir, to express my thankfulness to the society for the reiterated proofs of their good will...
130684To Thomas Jefferson from James A. Stewart, 21 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I send you for Convinence, the Report of the Commitee of Congress, on Countervaling Dutys, on Vessells, & Raw Materials of the United States, this Paper was Printed Yesterday, and its Contents hurt my feelings very much, finding on perusial that a Dedly blow, was struck by the British and French Nations, on the Navigation of the United States. Bred a Mercht. which Occupation I have...
130685To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a modification of the navy estimates in conformity to the ideas you suggested on the subject of my letter of the 18th instt.—It is extremely desirable that before the subject shall be taken up in the house, every part should be fully agreed on between the heads of the Departments; and I wish you would return the proposed modifications with such alterations as, after conversing with...
130686Estimate of Navy Appropriations for 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Estimate of the Secretary of the Navy Proposed Specific appropriations Objects Amount of specific appropriations Vessels in commission six frigates & a schooner Vessels in ordinary seven frigates Half pay to officers General contingencies Store rent commissions, freight travelling expenses Total
130687Memorandum for Henry Dearborn, 22 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations on mr Hawkins’s letter of Dec. 22. 1802. Our proceedings on the subject of the deed by the Speaker of the Creeks to mrs Darant should be decisive, prompt and exemplary. if she be an Indian (which I should not expect as she is the sister of Mc.Gillivray) we cannot punish her. if she be an American citizen, the Attorney of the US. in the Missisipi territory might be instructed to...
130688From Thomas Jefferson to John Avery, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
General Varnum has delivered to me your letter of Nov. 20. together with the maps which the Legislature of Massachusets has been pleased to destine for me. I pray you to deliver my respectful acknolegements to them for this mark of their attention, and to accept my thanks to yourself for the trouble you have been so good as to take, as well as assurances of my respect and consideration. PrC (...
130689To Thomas Jefferson from Peder Blicher Olsen, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not being able to leave my room I am reduced by necessity to returning you in writing my humble thanks for Your Note of yesterday and for the letter to the Governor of Virginia. The box that has been delivered, contains 12 bottles of Hungarian Wine—three large, with a piece of white tape tied round the neck are a dry wine , From upper Hungaria of very superior quality—three other large,...
130690From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 17th. is recieved. certainly mr Harvie would have needed no advocate with me, for the appointment suggested, had such an one been to be made: but you will have seen Colo: Monroe, and learnt that as he is joined to the legations at Paris & Madrid to each of which secretaries are attached, none has been thought necessary for him. indeed it seems likely that we shall be obliged to...
130691Order on John Barnes, 23 January 1803 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Pay to the driver who carried mrs Randolph and mrs Eppes to Virginia twelve dollars for value recieved on account of Your humble servt RC ( MLexSC ); at foot of text: “Mr. John Barnes Georgetown”; endorsed by Barnes; signed by Joseph Dougherty acknowledging payment.
130692From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for mr Rembrandt Peale’s pamphlet on the Mammoth, and feeling a strong interest in his succesful exhibition of the Skeleton, shall be very happy to hear he has the great run of visitants which I expect he will have. I was struck with the notice in the papers of mr Hawkins’s physiognotrace, of the work of which you send me some specimens, which I percieve must have been taken from...
130693From Thomas Jefferson to the President of the Senate, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As the files of the Senate seem to be the proper depository for the inclosed papers, I take the liberty of handing them on to you and of assuring you of my high consideration and respect. RC ( CtY ). PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the Senate.” Recorded in SJL as a letter of 22 Jan. Enclosure: John Caldwell, clerk of the Delaware House of Representatives, to the President of...
130694From Thomas Jefferson to John Reich, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations & thanks to mr Reich for the Masonic medal he was so kind as to send him, and which is another proof of the superior talents of mr Reich in that art. what may be the destinies of the Mint is yet unknown: but he will be very happy to see mr Reich’s skill find full emploiment either privately or publicly in the US. PrC ( ViW : Tucker-Coleman Collection);...
130695To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a copy of a letter written by me to Cap Tingey on the 21st ins—and a letter from him in reply thereto—which I have the honor respectfully to submit. I am with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir, your mo ob sr RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 24 Jan. and “Tingey....
130696From Thomas Jefferson to William Tazewell, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to Doctor Tazewell for his Medical Vademecum. it has really brought the whole science of diseases & remedies within the shortest compass possible, and, not meddling with the details of the science himself, it presents exactly such a general view of every part of it, as he often wishes to take. he presents to Doctr. Tazewell his respectful salutations. PrC ( MHi...
130697From Thomas Jefferson to Dr. John Vaughan, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments and thanks to Doctr Vaughan for the treatise on fever he has been so obliging as to send him, and which he shall peruse at the first leisure moment with pleasure. PrC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. treatise on fever : see Vaughan to TJ, 19 Jan.
130698To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 24 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have just now heard of an opportunity from Havre. I am doubtful whether my letter will arrive in time for it. I therefore confine myself to inform you that Genl Bernadotte is named Minister to the United States in the place of Otto who will be employed here. Genl Bernadotte is brother in law to joseph Bonaparte & is a very respectable man & has the character of a decided Republican. I have...
130699To James Madison from Thomas Macon, 24 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have been from home for several Weeks, which prevented me from receiving your letter, or answering it untill now. A few days ago, I bought of Mr. Goudge lime to the amount of sixty two pounds ten Shillings, & I have received a letter from Mr. Ross, informing me that you had directed him to pay me a sum of money. The balance I will draw on you for when I go to Frederickg. The death of your...
130700To James Madison from James Monroe, 24 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I arrived on saturday so much fatigued that I found it was impossible to proceed by the route of Albemarle & Loudon back to Washington. A slight injury wh. I recd. in descending from the stage made the exn. of that project the more inexpedient. I therefore sent up for Major Jas. Lewis in whose hands I propose to leave my affrs. to come down; I expect him to morrow, and hope to adjust them so...